A Certain Substance in Hibits Sleep, Increases Alertness, and Speeds

question 46

Multiple Choice

A certain substance in hibits sleep, increases alertness, and speeds up central nervous system. It easily becomes habit forming, with rapid development of tolerance. Chronic users experience paranoid delusions and brain damage. What drug is this?

• A) amphetamine
• B) caffeine
• C) barbiturate
• D) heroin

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Definitions:

Motivation

The processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort towards attaining a goal.

Moral Intensity

The degree of pressure felt to make ethical or unethical decisions, influenced by the perceived magnitude of consequences and social consensus surrounding an action.

Utilitarianism

A moral philosophy that evaluates actions based on their outcomes, specifically aiming to maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.

Voluntary Behavior

Actions taken by an individual out of free will or choice, rather than being coerced or obligated.